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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Science

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  • Accurate three-dimensional (3D) characterization of micro- and nanostructures is crucial for materials science and nanotechnology.
  • Traditional atomic force microscopy (AFM) methods often struggle with characterizing complex geometries, particularly steep sidewalls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel atomic force microscopy (AFM) technique enabling true three-dimensional (3D) characterization.
  • To demonstrate the capability of the developed 3D-AFM system for imaging upper surfaces and detecting features on sidewalls.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a home-made 3D-AFM system equipped with a cantilever probe featuring a flared tip.
  • Employed two shaking piezoceramics to drive the cantilever, causing oscillation around its vertical or torsional resonance frequency.
  • Applied vertical resonance mode for upper surface imaging and torsional resonance mode for sidewall detection.

Main Results:

  • Successfully applied the 3D-AFM technique to measure standard gratings of 100 nm and 200 nm height.
  • Demonstrated the system's ability to detect small defect features on steep sidewalls.
  • Reconstructed the 3D topography of the measured structures with high fidelity.

Conclusions:

  • The presented 3D-AFM technique offers a robust solution for true 3D characterization of micro- and nanostructures.
  • This method significantly enhances the ability to inspect and analyze complex geometries, including critical sidewall features.
  • The developed system provides a valuable tool for quality control and research in nanotechnology and materials science.